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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 639.36 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 639.36 and 353.88 is: 530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 639.36 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/639.36 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 639.36 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 226,256.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,256.72/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.92

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